Carmex Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm + tint!

Just in time for that time of year when our lips feel parched and start to crack -- Carmex is introducing a tinted lip balm.

Well it's actually the same lip balm, just with a touch of sheer color. I've been using mine a lot. The color is dark enough to see, but light enough that you can apply it without looking in a mirror.

Great product to keep in your purse, book bag, or pocket. Available in pink or peach. Made with vitamin E, aloe , shea butter and avocado butter and SPF 15.

Let me know what you think.

$2.99 @Walgreens

Perla on the lips

Ahh ... Borghese. The luxurious makeup company is launching a new lipstick come November, It's one of those two-in-one lipsticks that have a moisturizer in the middle of it.

The lipstick delivers rich, opaque color with a high pearl finish. Think lots of shimmer. It's made with vitamins A, E & C to condition lips and help provide anti-oxidant protection, and Chamomile and Aloe to soothe and smooth. Pick your color.

Perla Nudo

Perla Café

Perla Fiamma

Perla Pesca

Perla Vino

Perla Rosa

$24.50

Available:  November 2010

More Beauty Deals

Last week I wrote about beauty deals at CVS/360 Beauty. I want to make you aware of some additional beauty bargains at CVS/pharmacy with exclusive discounts just for Web purchases. Time to stock up on staples.

Shoppers will receive:

·     25% off all beauty August 30^th – September 5^th

·     20% off all beauty September 6^th – September 26^th

Also, during the month of September CVS customers can get big rewards on these brands.

• Maybelline Lip and Eye – Spend $10 Get $3 Extra Care Bucks
• Nivea and Eucerin – Spend $15 Get $5 Extra Care Bucks
• Acne Free and Wrinkle Free – Spend $20 Get $10 Extra Care Bucks

And don't forget about CVS/pharmacy’s 100% money back Beauty Guarantee!  If you don’t love it, bring it back (opened or unopened) along with a receipt for a full refund.

Beauty that Sizzles!

Hey kids aren't the only ones who get back to school deals. But I'm not talking pens and pencils or paperclips.

Beauty 360 is offering a great promotion -- 20%

Beauty 360 is CVS' site for prestige makeup brands like Laura Geller, Paula Dorf and Vincent Longo.


Code: Sizzle

If you're looking to tan without the sun's rays, try Neutrogena MicroMist Sunless Tanning Spray. I like this in medium. It is a no-rub formula, doesn't streak and doesn't turn your skin orange. A very good product for a good price!
Under $10.
I would ask a friend for help in getting those hard to reach areas.
p.s. The product dries quickly -- almost instantaneously so it won't stain clothes.

When sunscreen rules become confusing & outdated

Here's a link to an article in the NYTimes about sunscreen regulations. I suggest reading it. It is informative. You may want to rethink your sunscreen regime after reading this article.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/24/fashion/24Skin.html?ref=fashion

Spritz! Tone!

Sorry for the delay in posting but I've been busy. My family moved. So makeup has had to take a backseat to unpacking and cleaning and dealing with the electrician et al.

Here's a quick beauty idea:

During the summer months when the temperature soars, keep a spray bottle handle to spritz your face. In fact, pop your favorite toner in the fridge (I like anything from Mario Badescu) and sweep over face for a refreshing and cleansing pick me up.

Tarte!

I'm really enjoying some new Tarte products.
Tarte's rise and shine lip stain and lip gloss duo is a great look for the summer. I like it in pink. You can apply the stain first and then the gloss. But the gloss is pretty on its own too.

rise & shine; $21

Sunny Days

May is skin cancer awareness month. I know I've been slow to post this month, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't wear your sunscreen. By the way, Kiehl's has a great new non-greasy every day sun product. It's so lightweight and it feels like you're wearing nothing. Buy it. Use it. Let's protect ourselves from cancer NOW.

I Feel Pretty

Just a reminder ... if you have beauty questions or want to know if a product is in stock ... you can always call Bloomingdale's to be connected to the beauty counter of your choice.

212.705.2000